She wants to ask them, though she stops herself, What do you, any of you, know about earning your place in the world? You have had everything given to you. You were born into what you are today: a prince, a lord, a captain. With these titles, you thought the rest would come easily, so no wonder we are losing the war. Victory in battle doesn’t take into consideration pedigree. When royal blood is spilled, it is the same as any foot soldier’s. I know now there will always be this divide between us. Even if I fight beside you, I will never be the same as you.
